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      Hearst reviews

      3.6

      64% would recommend to a friend

      (1,450 total reviews)

      Steven R. Swartz

      72% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Hearst has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hearst employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      1K reviews
      4.0
      Jul 1, 2014

      Lots of opportunities once in the company.

      Editor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great benefits. Salaries are fair. Once you are in one magazine, it's possible to switch to another one easily. Once you are at Hearst, the company looks out for you.

      Cons

      In magazines, long hours are expected. The goal is to get the mag out on time, no matter how late you have to work.

      3.0
      Jun 11, 2014

      Associate Designer

      Graphic designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Beautiful building / workspace, great team to work with, knowledgeable mentor that took the time to teach and advise

      Cons

      Unstable career path, especially in editorial field. Never know when a magazine will fold or when a team will get laid off.

      1.0
      May 28, 2014

      Digital Media Consultant position is the worst job I ever had

      Media consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Discounted Hearst magazine subscription. Free tickets to events that the company sponsors. Nice co-workers. 401 K match at six percent. Okay health benefits.

      Cons

      You will not make a dime in commissions unless you meet your quota, which is unrealistic. You are not allowed to contact or up-sell any business you sold once the contract has been signed. They have a team that maintains your accounts and gets credit for up-selling the businesses you brought in. There are no clearly defined territories so everyone is stepping over each other's toes. They have a 50 percent cancellation rate, so chargebacks will eat away at any meager commissions you receive. You will basically live on your base salary. It is one step forward, two steps back. High turnover, high burnout rate.

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